The American Heart Association, US Department of Agriculture and the American Dietetic Association warns against consuming coconut oil due to the high content of saturated fat, which can raise cholesterol and blood lipids, may cause heart disease. However, some small studies recently have shown that coconut oil, extra virgin coconut oil is mainly organic, may have some health benefits when consumed in small amounts. Several studies using hydrogenated coconut oil containing trans fats, which have been associated with LDL cholesterol and higher levels. More recent studies using pure coconut oil has shown health benefits.
Weight
A July 2009 study in the journal “Lipids” found that 40 women who were given a daily supplement of 30-ml coconut oil, follow a low calorie diet and walking for 50 minutes a day for 12 weeks lose weight around their stomach area than women who were given soy oil supplements . Before you rush out to stock up on organic coconut oil to remove the extra pounds, it is known that 1 tablespoon of coconut oil contains 117 calories and 13.6 grams of fat. If you eat too much, it could adversely affect than what you are looking for. The women in this study reduced caloric intake and exercise every day, and the amount of oil consumed was very small.
Cholesterol and Lipids
According to an article in the “Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” most studies have claimed the dangers of palm oil using hydrogenated varieties. In this study, more than 1,800 women in the Philippines examined. They use various amounts of non-hydrogenated, or virgin coconut oil for cooking. The study found that although total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides they increased because they consume more oil, the level is still within the normal range.
Infection
Coconut oil contains lauric, capric capryllic and fatty acids. These fatty acids are also found in human breast milk. They fight bacterial and viral infections by inactivating viruses and prevent them from growing. A study in the “Journal of Medicinal Food” in 2007 found that virgin coconut oil is effective in fighting infection caused by a parasitic fungus known as candida.
Hair and Skin
Extra virgin coconut oil is as effective as mineral oils in treating xerosis, a condition that results, itchy, dry rough skin. This oil also has antiseptic properties and prevent damage to your hair. Coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acids, so it is more easily absorbed by your hair, so as to prevent protein loss and damage.
Source : http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-organic-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-4305.html
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